He was created a cardinal in 1585, and in 1592 succeeded Innocent IX.

He reconciled Henri IV to the Church of Rome, attached the duchy of Ferrara to the Holy See, organized the famous congregations _de auxiliis_ on grace and free-will, and contributed to the Peace of Vervins.

He died in 1605.
[341] Alessandro de Medicis, who succeeded Clement VIII in 1605, and died the same year.
[342] Claude de la Chatre, Marshal of France, was the son of Claude de la Chatre, Baron de Nancy, Besigny, and Baune de la Maisonfort.

He was created Knight of St.Michael and of the Holy Ghost by Henri III in 1588, and was Governor of Berry and Orleans.

He distinguished himself in several engagements; and his own valour, combined with the protection of the Connetable de Montmorency, of whom he had been a page in his youth, rapidly acquired for him both fortune and renown.